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US S1450

US S1450
Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Medical Staffing Recruitment and Retention Act


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Introduced
05/21/2015
In Committee
05/21/2015
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2017

Introduced Session

114th Congress

Bill Summary

Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Medical Staffing Recruitment and Retention Act This bill authorizes the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to modify the hours of employment for a physician or physician assistant appointed in the VA on a full-time basis to more or less than 80 hours in a biweekly pay period provided the employee's total hours of employment in a calendar year do not exceed 2,080.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the Department of Veterans Affairs Emergency Medical Staffing Recruitment and Retention Act, allows the Secretary of Veterans Affairs (VA) to adjust the work hours for full-time physicians and physician assistants employed by the VA. Specifically, it permits these medical professionals to work more or less than the standard 80 hours within a two-week pay period, as long as their total annual work hours do not exceed 2,080. This change aims to provide flexibility in staffing emergency medical services within the VA system, potentially improving recruitment and retention of essential medical personnel.

Committee Categories

Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held. (on 09/16/2015)

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